Working with Older People: Volume 24 Issue 3

Effect of trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy on depression and the quality of life of the elderly in Indonesia

Ferry Efendi, Retno Indarwati, Gading Ekapuja Aurizki

This study aimed to analyze the effect of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) on the depression level and quality of life of the elderly in an earthquake-affected…

Yoga as an intervention for older peoples mental health: a literature review

Georgia Belam

Yoga practice has become increasingly popular around the world for the benefits it can bring for physical and mental health. However, little research has been done regarding the…

Impact of physiotherapeutic methods on urinary incontinence in the elderly

Monika Frontczak, Natalia Ciemna, Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska

Urinary incontinence is one of the most important health problems for people over 65 years of age. It is defined as involuntary and uncontrolled loss of urine. This paper aims to…

A systematic review of the association between individual behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia and carer burden

Catriona George, Nuno Ferreira, Rosalind Evans, Victoria Honeyman

The purpose of this paper was to systematically review the association between behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and the development of carer burden…

Barriers and facilitators to ex-service personnel obtaining employment within social care roles with older people: a scoping review

Jill Manthorpe, Stephanie Bramley

This purpose of this paper is to review evidence about the barriers and facilitators to ex-service personnel obtaining employment within social care roles. Social care has…

Not forgetting gender: women and dementia

Jill Manthorpe, Kritika Samsi

The purpose of this paper is to explore how any proposed Women’s Health Strategy could address the needs of women affected by dementia in England.

Impact of IoT on geriatric telehealth

Christian M. Graham, Nory Jones

The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits of the internet of things (IoT) technology on geriatric telehealth.